May 1, 2013 - The National Association of Drug Court Professionals’ All Rise America! On
the Road for Recovery will make a stop in Columbia at the Boone County
Courthouse to participate in a special National Drug Court Month
Graduation/Rally on May 13, 2013. The 13th Circuit is one of only 26 stops
All Rise America! will make along the 3,500 mile route from California to
New York City. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Boone
County Courthouse Plaza (weather permitting) which is located between the
Boone County Government Center, the Boone County Courthouse, and Bleu
restaurant at the intersection of 8th Street and Walnut Street, in
Columbia.

We will celebrate Mid-Missouri Alternative Sentencing Courts through a
graduation honoring individuals who have successfully completed one of the
intensive programs that include comprehensive drug treatment, close
supervision, and full accountability. We anticipate having graduates from
all of our Boone and Callaway Alternative Sentencing Courts: Drug Court,
DWI Court, Mental Health Court, and OnTrack Court. All other Missouri
Alternative Sentencing Courts that are present will also be recognized.

All members of the media and the public are welcome to attend this event.